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MINERSVILLE - Minersville opened defense of its District 24 Little League 11-12-year-old softball championship in dominating fashion Saturday.

Maura Bentz, Mallory Ebert and Adrienne Kroznuskie combined on a four-inning no-hitter as the Miners routed Saint Clair 19-0 in Game 1 of the best-of-3 championship series.

Game 2 is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today in Saint Clair.

Minersville's 11-12-year-old team finished second in the state last season.

Bentz pitched the first two innings, striking out five and getting a 1-3 assist on a bunt back to her. Ebert tossed the third inning with two strikeouts and a 1-3 on a bunt attempt. Kroznuskie pitched the fourth inning, allowing a walk for Saint Clair's lone baserunner but striking out the side.

Minersville's offense backed its pitchers with an 18-hit attack. Emily Mealey went 3-for-4, while Maddyson Melochick, Theresa Tellez and Kayla Kavanaugh each had a 2-for-3 day at the plate.

Ulsh struck out eight while allowing singles to Zack Chowansky and Will Conroy.

Leading 1-0, Schuylkill Haven took control with a six-run third inning. Kaya Meadows' double was the big hit.

Brenden Welsh-Lowe's triple keyed a four-run fourth for Schuylkill Haven that ended the game on the 10-run rule.

Millersburg 8 Minersville 3

MILLERSBURG - Tate Etzweiler went 3-for-3 with a double, a triple and three RBIs to lead Millersburg to a Pool 4 victory.

Nico DiNicola's two-run single in top of the third inning gave Minersville a 2-0 lead.

Millersburg responded in the bottom half by sending 12 men to the plate in a seven-run outburst. Etzweiler's two-run triple off the fence capped the inning.

Millersburg's Austin Raker went 3-for-3 with two RBIs.

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